Easy Beef Chili Recipe (Hearty, One-Pot Comfort Food)
This easy beef chili recipe is my go-to when I want something hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. As the weather turns colder, there’s nothing better than curling up with a cozy bowl of chili. It comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight family dinners, feeding a crowd on game day, or stocking the freezer for later. This is comfort food at its best.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 499.91kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
- 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
- 15 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces kidney beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, add ground beef and brown while crumbling, about 6-8 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
- Add the onion, garlic and bell peppers to the pan. Stir and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the cans of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans. Stir to combine.1 yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 15 ounces black beans, 15 ounces kidney beans
- Stir in the spices, sugar, salt, black pepper and broth. Bring the chili to a simmer. Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Turn off the heat, let cool for a few minutes and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- If it’s too thin: remove the lid and let it simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes to thicken naturally.
- If it’s too thick: stir in a splash of beef broth or water until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Slow cooker method: Bown beef and onion first, then add all ingredients and cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 499.91kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.27g | Protein: 29.07g | Fat: 21.86g | Saturated Fat: 6.86g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.74g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.46g | Trans Fat: 0.93g | Cholesterol: 53.68mg | Sodium: 1130.59mg | Potassium: 1337.18mg | Fiber: 15.67g | Sugar: 10.79g | Vitamin A: 2342.35IU | Vitamin C: 57.89mg | Calcium: 123.93mg | Iron: 8.12mg
